#7F514E Hex Color
A muted dusty red with earthy depth
This muted, dusty red carries an earthy, serious tone. Because of its low saturation, it functions better as a supporting color or background rather than a loud accent. It offers excellent readability with white text, providing a 6.6:1 contrast ratio that meets accessibility standards for small body text. Designers often use this hex code, #7f514e, to ground moody and restrained brand palettes.
Questions about #7f514e
What is #7f514e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #7f514e is rgb(127, 81, 78), in HSL hsl(4, 24%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 39%, 50%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #7f514e for a balanced palette?
Is #7f514e suitable for body text in digital design?
Yes, #7f514e is an excellent choice for readability because it offers a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, meeting WCAG accessibility standards for small text. It provides a softer, less harsh alternative to pure black while maintaining perfect clarity for users.
Is #7f514e readable on white or black?
#7f514e has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.